I grew up in Iowa, but moved to Whidbey Island in 2016 to be a Studio Assistant at Cook on Clay.My work is a combination of two things: my belief that useful everyday objects should be thoughtfully designed and pleasing to use, and my personal love working in clay. I believe handmade objects are relevant and beauty and craftsmanship improve our lives in a tangible, measurable way. As mass production makes everyday things like the dishes we eat off of cheaper, ubiquitous, and forgettable; my major goal is to offer an alternative. I create handmade individual cups, plates, and bowls in order to introduce beauty and fine craft into everyday life. I create to reassure myself that the pursuit and mastery of a craft is still meaningful. My aesthetic is simple and modern. I believe that a well-designed object has its own beauty and doesn’t need much embellishment to be interesting and a joy to use.

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